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7/17/2026: 7-day forecast +3, rain chances decrease as sunny weather makes a return
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Chris Talley , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the forecast are available from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown's 7-Day Forecast +3, which can be found on KMID/KPEJ.
A 7-day forecast has been issued for the Permian Basin area. According to Chief Forecaster Horace Brown, a mid-level swirl overhead is expected to bring scattered showers and storms over the weekend. As the weekend comes to a close, the weather is predicted to change.
Hot and dry conditions are forecast to return next week, marking a shift away from the recent rain. Further details on the forecast are available from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown's 7-Day Forecast +3, which can be found on KMID/KPEJ. This source provides more information on what to expect from the weather in the coming days.
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Category: parks Published: July 17, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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